Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes is one of the most formidable figures in the game when it comes to the transfer window, and he could be about to play another huge role in Liverpool’s summer business.
Mendes, who runs his own GestiFute player agency is one of the most significant football agents of all time and lists top players and managers such as Cristiano Ronaldo, James Rodriguez and Jose Mourinho among his clients. He also has previous in dealing with the Reds, representing Diogo Jota, Fabio Carvallho and Fabinho in their moves to Anfield.
He has acquired Liverpool target Darwin Nunez as one of his clients. The Benfica striker switched agents this summer from his Uruguayan representative Edgardo Lasalvia to link up with Mendes, who is lining up a blockbuster switch.